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INTC Gross Margin Analysis

40.4%

Higher than 0% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 485h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying for the direct costs of producing goods, so INTC's 40.4% means it keeps $0.404 of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

INTC

40.4%

Sector Median

57.3%

Sector Avg

56.5%

Prior Period

39.4%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying for the direct costs of producing goods, so INTC's 40.4% means it keeps $0.404 of each sales dollar before other expenses.

That figure sits far below the sector median of 57.2%, placing INTC at the 0th percentile among technology peers—among the weakest margins in its group. The year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the metric moved up by 2.5%, from 39.4% to 40.4%, based on the two most recent historical values. A low margin combined with a recent uptick suggests the company is improving from a structurally weak profitability position, but the gap to peers remains wide. This level introduces risk because any cost pressure can quickly erase profits, though the positive QoQ shift offers a small counterweight. Overall, the metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the margin is poor enough to prevent a bullish case, yet improving enough not to justify a bearish one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about INTC?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does INTC's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

INTC's Gross Margin of 40.4% compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 57.3%, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are INTC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Gross Margin include: KLAC (61.4%), QCOM (53.1%), TXN (61.4%), LRCX (51.7%), NOW (70.7%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.